Overview
The Wright Brothers: First to Fly by Madge Haines and illustrated by Lee J. Ames is a children’s biography that tells the inspiring story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of the first successful powered airplane. The book traces their journey from curious boys with a passion for mechanics to pioneers in aviation history.
It highlights their persistence, creativity, and problem-solving skills as they experimented with gliders, engines, and designs to achieve controlled flight. The story emphasizes how their teamwork and determination led to the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903, changing the world forever.
The book is both educational and engaging, with detailed illustrations by Lee J. Ames that bring the Wright brothers’ story to life for young readers. It’s perfect for kids who are curious about inventions, history, or the science of flight.